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Tucked away 40 minutes north of Asheville, this extraordinary 35-acre sanctuary at 1061 Indian Trail is a true Appalachian homestead rich with character and heritage. Having known only three owners throughout its history, the estate offers an irreplaceable sense of place, completely surrounded by the pristine, protected wilderness of Pisgah National Forest. Accessed via a scenic Forest Service gravel road, the land transitions from lush timber to roughly 10 cleared acres complete with an organic garden, mature muscadine vines, and producing blueberry bushes. The native wildlife creates an enchanting backdrop, with regular sightings of bald eagles, black bears, and rare fireflies. Flowing from above the property onto and through the land, Hampton Creek cascades down to a waterfall that can be heard right from the house before making its way to the private trout pond, which features a small dock with a ladder for easy swimming and kayaking access. The main residence is thoughtfully designed to showcase the idyllic surroundings. It features three bedrooms and three bathrooms, including main-floor bedrooms that look directly out over the calm waters of the pond. Two of the main-level bathrooms have been recently renovated, blending modern comfort with mountain charm. Below, the basement provides extra flexible space complete with a third full bathroom, a newly finished bonus room, and abundant storage space. The heart of the home extends outdoors to a sweeping, screened-in wraparound porch that captures the crisp mountain air, alongside a convenient attached single-car carport. Nearby, a historic root cellar built directly into the hillside offers a fascinating nod to traditional mountain living. A second home on the property—a light-filled guest cabin with a proven track record as a successful short-term rental—provides flexible living options or instant income potential. The cabin features a smart, two-story layout with an open-concept kitchen, living area, and half bath upstairs, while three bedrooms and a full bathroom rest quietly on the lower level. Its private porch sits nestled in the canopy, offering another elevated view of the trout pond and an additional equipment shed nearby to store farm or lawn gear. Beyond the property line, outdoor adventure is practically infinite. The iconic Appalachian Trail is located just a short distance away, while nearby Wolf Laurel and Hatley Point provide exceptional resort amenities, including golf, tennis, dining, and fitness facilities. Hatley Point also features a newly renovated lodge, winter skiing, and a new mountain bike park. Offering a rare combination of complete privacy, rich history, and modern recreational convenience, this legendary mountain retreat stands ready for its next chapter.

1061 Indian Trail Road, Mars Hill

$465,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4409716 MLS

If you've been looking for the perfect little farm, this might be it! This cozy 2 bedroom, 1 bath home is being sold as is and is ready for you to make it your own. The property has a nice level spot for a garden, fenced pasture that's perfect for goats or other animals, a 6 stall barn with a loft, a fenced chicken house and run, plus several sheds and outbuildings for all your storage and farm needs. You'll also love the bold creek and the multiple natural springs that start right here on the property. Tucked away in a beautiful cove is even more pasture, giving you plenty of room to spread out and enjoy the peaceful setting. Even though you'll feel like you're out in the country, you're only about 3 miles from Interstate 26. Mars Hill is just 15 minutes away for groceries, gas, shopping, and restaurants, and Asheville is an easy 35 minute drive. Located on a quiet dead end road with very little traffic, this is the kind of place where you can slow down and enjoy country living. You'll also be just minutes from skiing, snowboarding, golf, trout fishing, hiking the Appalachian Trail, and rafting on the French Broad River. Bring your chickens, your animals, and your homesteading dreams. This is a place where you can truly enjoy the simple life.

1213 Roaring Fork Road, Mars Hill

$125,000

4407481 MLS

Nestled in the heart of Western North Carolina, this beautiful 5.8 acre mountain property has already been thoughtfully prepared for your dream home or private cabin retreat. A graded driveway leads to a spacious homesite perched at over 3,600 feet in elevation, where expansive east-southeast-facing mountain views create the perfect setting for sunrise mornings and cool summer evenings. Many of the early development steps have already been completed. The property previously received a septic and well permit in 2013. Electric and high-speed fiber optic internet are available at the road, making it easier to bring your mountain vision to life. The homeowners' association exists solely to maintain the private roads, with no additional HOA amenities or oversight. Protective Covenants, Conditions & Restrictions (CC&Rs) are in place to help preserve the community's character and property values. Homes must include a minimum of 1,000 square feet of heated living space, offering flexibility for anything from a cozy mountain retreat to a spacious custom home. The property may also be subdivided into parcels of one acre or larger, and there are no restrictions on animals. Outdoor recreation is right at your doorstep. Located just minutes from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort, Wolf Laurel Country Club, an Appalachian Trail trailhead, world-class trout fishing, and kayaking on the French Broad River, this property offers year-round adventure in every direction. Despite its peaceful, private setting, you're only 10 minutes from I-26 and just 30 minutes from the restaurants, shopping, arts, and entertainment of vibrant downtown Asheville. Whether you're planning a full-time mountain residence, a vacation getaway, or an investment property, this exceptional homesite offers the perfect blend of privacy, convenience, and breathtaking mountain scenery.

220 Screaming Eagle Drive, Mars Hill

$389,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4404157 MLS

Escape to your own private mountain retreat in beautiful Mars Hill. Nestled on 5 peaceful acres, this fully renovated 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom home offers the perfect blend of modern comfort and serene mountain living. Step inside to discover stylish updates throughout, featuring a beautifully renovated interior designed for both everyday living and weekend escapes. The partially finished lower level provides flexible space for a media room, home office, fitness area, or guest overflow. Outside, a spacious wraparound deck invites you to relax with your morning coffee, entertain friends, or simply soak in the tranquility of the surrounding woods. The property's natural spring water source adds to its self-sufficient mountain charm, while the private acreage offers room to explore, garden, or enjoy nature in complete privacy. Venture to the top of the property, where you'll be rewarded with breathtaking long-range winter mountain views that showcase the beauty of Western North Carolina. Whether you envision creating a scenic overlook, a fire pit gathering spot, or simply enjoying the panorama, this elevated vantage point is a truly special feature that sets the property apart. Conveniently located just 10 minutes from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort and approximately 30 minutes from Asheville, this property is an ideal full-time residence, vacation getaway, or investment opportunity. Whether you're looking for adventure, relaxation, or a little of both, this mountain haven delivers the best of Western North Carolina living.

2879 Chandler Creek Road, Mars Hill

$400,000

4396025 MLS

This large tract of mountain land offers a little bit of everything! Westerly long-range views are available from the top at 4000 ft. elevation. Pasture with a 3-bedroom septic system installed, and spring access with electrical hook-up for your RV. Old logging roads need some work to restore hiking and/or riding the 100 acres. Lots of wildlife abound. Old homestead on property has no value. Come and see how easy it is to get away from it all!

168 Smith Creek Road, Mars Hill

$619,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4390706 MLS

Unrestricted WNC acreage with a pond, barn, pasture, wooded build sites, and mountain views - this is the kind of property buyers search years to find. Tucked in the mountains of Mars Hill, just minutes from I-26, the Tennessee/North Carolina line, downtown Mars Hill, and within an easy drive to Asheville and Johnson City, this rare property offers the perfect blend of privacy, accessibility, and possibility. Set on 19.16 acres per deed/GIS, the land is a beautiful mix of open pasture, rolling meadow, wooded acreage, creek frontage, and usable spaces that invite big vision. Multiple potential build sites are tucked throughout the wooded acreage and open land, offering options for a future primary residence, guest cabins, a family compound, hobby farm, retreat property, or short-term rental concept. The landscape gives you the privacy buyers want without feeling isolated, and the setting delivers that unmistakable Appalachian charm - pasture, water, woods, mountain air, and room to breathe. The classic red barn anchors the property and creates an incredible focal point. Use it for storage, animals, equipment, a workshop, creative studio, or explore future possibilities such as an event space, wedding venue, gathering barn, or rustic retreat feature, subject to county approvals and permits. With no known restrictions, the property opens the door to ideas that many mountain properties simply cannot offer. Bring the horses, goats, chickens, gardens, bees, tractors, tools, or business vision. This is a property that can evolve with you. The existing home offers immediate use while you dream, plan, build, renovate, expand, or simply enjoy the land as it is. With 2 bedrooms, 1 bath, a sunroom, wood floors, stone and tile details, and a peaceful setting, it has the character of an old mountain homestead and the flexibility to serve as a primary residence, weekend getaway, rental, caretaker’s cottage, or basecamp while developing the rest of the acreage. A private pond, bold creek, fenced pasture, fire pit, barn, shed, and outbuildings add to the function and charm. This property speaks to buyers who want more than a house. It speaks to those looking for land with purpose - homesteaders, investors, builders, outdoor enthusiasts, equestrian buyers, retreat creators, Airbnb hosts, multi-generational families, and anyone dreaming of a private mountain property with room to create something meaningful. Imagine mornings by the pond, evenings in the pasture, trails through the woods, cabins tucked into the trees, a garden near the creek, livestock in the field, guests gathering by the barn, or a future mountain home placed perfectly to take in the view. Whether your dream is a private estate, income-producing retreat, wedding or event concept, mini-farm, family compound, or legacy property to hold for generations, this Mars Hill acreage gives you the canvas. Convenient to Mars Hill University, Wolf Laurel, skiing, hiking, rafting, the Blue Ridge Parkway, Asheville dining and medical services, and East Tennessee amenities, the location is one of the property’s strongest advantages. You can feel away from it all while still being connected to everything that makes Western North Carolina so desirable. Properties with this combination of unrestricted acreage, pasture, water features, barn, buildable land, existing home, mountain setting, and convenient location are increasingly hard to find. This is not just a listing—it is an opportunity to own a true Appalachian legacy property with room for your vision to grow. Dream big. Build bold. Bring your plans. This one is special.

12892 Us 23 Highway, Mars Hill

$855,000

4 Beds ⋅ 5 Baths ⋅ 4383559 MLS

Ski season. Mountain bike trails. Asheville on the weekend. This is the life. This is why people move to Western North Carolina — and 592 Susanna Cove Road is where they want to land. Private, perched high in the Blue Ridge at over 3,500 feet where the air is different and the seasons actually mean something. Summer so green it doesn't look real. Fall color that stops you mid-sentence. And when the leaves finally drop, the mountains reveal themselves — long, layered Blue Ridge views right from your own deck that you get to keep all winter long. Thirty minutes to Asheville's food and energy. Minutes to Mars Hill. Ski Hatley Ponte before lunch. The home itself is stunning — vaulted ceilings, soaring windows, two fireplaces, hardwood floors, a deck that makes rocking chairs feel like a spiritual experience. Craftsmanship you'd expect to pay twice as much for. And the lower level? A fully independent space with its own entrance and kitchen that is perfect for family and guests. Come see it once. You won't need to see it twice.

592 Susanna Cove Road, Mars Hill

$849,000

3 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4367162 MLS

Nestled on 10 beautiful acres in a charming college town, this well-maintained ranch-style home offers the perfect balance of peaceful country living and convenient access—just 20 minutes to Asheville and 10 minutes to Marshall, and only 3 miles from I-26. The property is ideal for horses, farming, or gardening, with a serene setting surrounded by the natural beauty of Western North Carolina. Enjoy close proximity to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail, skiing, golf, and whitewater rafting—making this an exceptional opportunity for outdoor enthusiasts. The home features numerous thoughtful upgrades, including a new roof (2020), a beautifully remodeled kitchen (2025) with quartz countertops and stainless-steel appliances (gas range, refrigerator, microwave), and an updated bathroom (2024). Additional improvements include an encapsulated crawl space with foundation inspection (2025), a whole-home Generac generator, and a well installed in 2021. Inside, you’ll find heart of pine floors, slate tile, solid wood interior doors, and plantation shutters throughout, creating a warm and timeless feel. Outdoor living is a highlight, featuring a spacious deck perfect for entertaining, along with a gazebo, hot tub, firepit, and outdoor shower. A natural spring on the property provides an additional water source for the home alongside the well. An outbuilding with electricity and a large front porch adds even more versatility and charm to this unique property. A Home for you! A place where you can create memories, host family, friends and build community relationships!

514 Roy Forrester Road, Mars Hill

$225,000

4376430 MLS

Investor special located just minutes from Hatley Pointe Ski Resort, offering a rare opportunity to own unrestricted land in a desirable mountain setting. This property is ideal for investors, builders, or buyers seeking flexible use with strong potential for development, rental income, or a private homestead. The property is equipped with two installed septic systems, providing the possibility for multiple homesites or multi-generational living. A natural spring adds to the property's value and usability, while electric is available for hookup, helping streamline the building process. Established fruit trees enhance the landscape and offer a charming, functional addition to the land. With no restrictions, the possibilities are truly endless—build your primary residence, create a family compound, develop multiple rental units, or establish a mountain retreat. The layout and existing infrastructure make it well-suited for those looking to maximize the property's potential. Conveniently located near outdoor recreation, including skiing, hiking, and mountain activities, while still offering privacy and space. Easy access to Mars Hill and surrounding areas provides a balance of seclusion and convenience.

3454 Puncheon Fork Road, Mars Hill

$885,000

4281225 MLS

OWN YOUR OWN MOUNTAIN! This 104 ac pristine mountain tract includes a log cabin and a yurt. Located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains and only 3 miles off I-26 puts you within a short drive to all the attractions Western NC and East TN are known for. The Biltmore Estate, Asheville, Johnson City, TN, snow skiing, river sports, zip line, trout fishing, golf, art, and so much more. This unique property is perfect for off the grid peace in the yurt or with a little TLC the cabin will be ready for those long weekend getaways. No value is assigned to cabin or yurt. This property has a jeep road that allows you to access the entire property for hiking, mountain biking, ATV, or hunting the abundant wildlife. Build your dream home or develop it for glamping, vacation rentals or a family compound. The potential will dazzle your imagination. Schedule a showing soon and let me take you on an enchanting tour of this once in a lifetime opportunity to own your own mountain.

1710 Roaring Fork Road, Mars Hill

$85,000

4265240 MLS

Presenting an exceptional opportunity to acquire two adjoining, level parcels totaling 4.92 acres within an exclusive and picturesque subdivision. Ideally situated just 20 minutes from Mars Hill and Burnsville, and a mere 40 minutes from Asheville, this property offers both tranquility and convenience. Lot 44 (1.83 acres) features a natural spring and over 200 feet of road frontage, while Lot 10 (3.09 acres) offers more than 600 feet of frontage. Both parcels provide an ideal canvas for custom home construction, set amidst unspoiled natural beauty. Enjoy the perfect balance of seclusion and accessibility, with close proximity to charming mountain communities.

#10 & 44 Poplar Path, Mars Hill

$925,000

3 Beds ⋅ 3 Baths ⋅ 4252912 MLS

Experience the ultimate in luxury & adventure in this stunning retreat situated on 10 acres, designed for family & friends. Revel in the beauty of nature as you fish & swim in the creek-fed, stocked pond, complete with a dock & waterfall. Immerse yourself in the cinematic experience of your private theater room. The versatile entertainment space is ideal for a pool table & game area, ensuring endless fun for everyone. Entertain guests or unwind on the covered wraparound porch/deck, offering breathtaking mountain views. With a high-efficiency heat pump, Smart Nest thermostats, and a Domestic water filtration system featuring ultra-violet light, this home is as efficient as it is cozy. The primary bedroom en suite is a sanctuary, complete with a heated bathroom floor and jetted spa tub. Your private sanctuary & adventure awaits just beyond your doorstep with hiking, ATV trails, wildlife spotting, & a fire pit, plus snowboarding & tubing nearby yet only 25 minutes from Asheville.

1104 Long Branch Road, Mars Hill

$560,000

2 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4232918 MLS

A Rare Opportunity to Own a One-of-a-Kind Mountain Retreat - Offered fully furnished - Appalachian cabin more than just a home—it’s a lifestyle. With a perfect blend of modern amenities, handcrafted details, and eco-friendly features, this property offers an unmatched living experience for those seeking comfort, sustainability, and natural beauty. Don't let the square footage fool you, two rooms that adjoin the main living area are not included as they get airflow from the main living space. A unique retreat is ready to welcome you home. Near Hadley Pointe Ski Resort and Mars Hill. Spring fed pond and creek, 500 gallon holding tank in addition to well with a full water treatment system. Heat pump plus wood stove by Vermont Castings. Beautiful copper kitchen sink. Hand crafting lighting, furniture and art pieces too unique for this limited description. Don’t miss your chance to own this remarkable mountain sanctuary. Once you're here you are going to want to hike the property.

1048 Watershed Road, Mars Hill

$500,000

4203989 MLS

Prime 18+ acre commercial opportunity located on US Hwy 23 in the highly desirable Wolf Laurel area of Mars Hill, NC less than one mile from I-26 Exit 3. Positioned at the last North Carolina exit before Tennessee, this high-visibility property captures consistent year-round traffic from tourists, outdoor enthusiasts, and locals alike. Surrounded by popular mountain attractions including skiing, hiking trails, cabins, and scenic retreats, the location offers exceptional accessibility to Mars Hill, Weaverville, Asheville, and Johnson City, TN. The property features multiple cleared and leveled build-ready areas, making it ideal for a variety of development opportunities including retail, restaurant, boutique hotel, Airbnb community, campground, or mixed-use investment. Strong short-term rental demand and excellent highway exposure add to the property's outstanding potential. Additional improvements include spring water on site, as well as existing well and septic. Easy access, strong visibility, and growing tourism in the area make this a rare investment opportunity in Western North Carolina. Whether you're an investor, developer, or entrepreneur, this property is ready for your vision.

99999 Us 23 Highway, Mars Hill

$559,000

3 Beds ⋅ 2 Baths ⋅ 4165747 MLS

True homesteaders' paradise nestled on a serene 30 acre parcel with a beautiful rocky stream and small waterfall, open spaces for gardening, wooded trails for exploring the mountainside and even a small cave. There are mature fruit trees on the property and a greenhouse for raising your veggie starts. Convert the utility shed into a brooder house and then move your poultry to the chicken coop by the stream. The steel building once housed livestock and could easily be converted back into stalls and dry hay storage. The home has fantastic bones and there is deferred maintenance, but you can live in the house while you make the repairs. The partially finished basement could expand your living space or become a separate apartment. The driveway is dirt/gravel and needs to be scrapped. The deck is soft in places and the railing are not to code. This property is simply bursting with endless potential and the right person will be able to envision their dreams here!

1248 Long Branch Road, Mars Hill

$10,000

4118902 MLS

Enjoy waking up to the crisp and fresh /cool mountain air every morning while surrounded by the serene and pristine nature. Enjoy this 4.08 acres in the mountains. This property has a spring and well installed and ready to be built on.

166 Rocky Lane, Mars Hill

$380,000

4092103 MLS

"Metcalf Holler" has been in the family for more than 50 years and is now ready for new owners. This is your opportunity to own an incredibly private large acreage tract. Heavily wooded with potential long-range views that includes elevations above 3900' on the ridgelines. A year round spring-fed creek runs through the middle alongside unimproved access road. Unrestricted open use property with potential for multiple cabins, private estate, or conservation land. Bear, deer, turkey, ramps, morels, and trails create a naturalist's paradise that can be left as-is or upgraded with lodging. Old logging roads could be updated for access to potential home sites or used as hiking and UTV trails. GIS states 117 acres, Deeds state 127 acres. The property is basically your own cove with a consistent incline to the back, sloping to quite steep from the creek up to the ridgelines, but levels out in the middle providing an excellent homesite with potential for a small pasture once cleared.

99999 Metcalf Creek Loop, Mars Hill

$25,000

4080399 MLS

Experience serenity and unspoiled natural beauty on this wooded 2.6 acre parcel with a sloping peak with seasonal views of the Mars Hill area. This provides a beautiful canvas for you to craft your dream home or use it as a savvy investment property. Each morning, awaken to awe-inspiring sunrises, and as night falls, savor tranquil country evenings beneath a celestial quilt of stars. There are pastoral agricultural features in the surrounding area. Located 5 min to Mars Hill town center, 25 min drive to Asheville. Well and septic needed, a spring exists in the southern corner of the lot. Zoned as Residential-Agricultural (R-A). Perpetual easement granted through lot 4 as referenced in attached Deed. Buyer to verify location and existence of perpetual easement from Beech Tree Ln to lot 4 in subdivided lot 6. No HOA.

000 Hickory Drive, Mars Hill

$125,000

4076069 MLS

Welcome to this exceptional 3-acre lot nestled in Madison County! This prime piece of land offers an incredible opportunity to build your dream home and create the perfect sanctuary. With its generous size, you'll have plenty of room to bring your vision to life and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. Located 30 minutes from Asheville, this property offers bottom acreage for gardening purposes. The property is build-ready, there is a septic installed and also spring-fed water. A 2 bedroom single wide sits on the property but it has no value.

1408 Hamburg Road, Mars Hill

$260,000

2 Beds ⋅ 1 Baths ⋅ 4033373 MLS

Enjoy beautiful mountain views and rolling pastures on this 10.66 acre farm with charming farmhouse. Convenient to Mars Hill yet very private, this property offers lots of potential. Many possible building sites with about 40% of the land cleared. The home needs work, but would make a great mountain getaway. Cook on the wood burning stove and listen to rain on the metal roof. A rock fireplace and solid doors add to the rustic charm. Pasture is fenced. There is no heat source currently other than the fireplace (this could present a challenge for a buyer trying to finance). The home was heated by a heater connected to a tank outside. There are burst pvc pipes and at least 2 of the floor joists show deterioration. THIS IS A COURT ORDERED SALE SUBJECT TO APPROVAL BY THE CLERK OF COURT AND SUBJECT TO A 10 DAY UPSET PERIOD IN ACCORDANCE WITH NC GENERAL STATUTE 1-339-36 (see attached). BEING SOLD "AS-IS". Listing firm and Commissioner can make no representations.

1223 Old Mountain Road, Mars Hill

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